Great Ballard School
URN: 126130 • Chichester PO18 0LR
Overview
- Name
- Great Ballard School
- URN
- 126130
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew King (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01243814236
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Eartham, Chichester PO18 0LR
Summary
Great Ballard School, located in Eartham near Chichester, West Sussex, is an independent mixed school catering to 242 pupils, with a capacity of 310. Established in 1924, the school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school is rooted in empathy, respect, and strong relationships, fostering a sense of community among students and staff.
The curriculum at Great Ballard is broad and forward-thinking, focusing on traditional subjects while also emphasizing leadership, problem-solving, and enterprise skills. The school places a strong emphasis on technology, communication, and the arts, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for an unpredictable future. Outdoor learning is also a key component, taking advantage of the school's picturesque national park setting to promote creativity and teamwork.
Great Ballard School aims to develop confident, resilient individuals who can act as role models in their communities. With a commitment to holistic education, the school prioritizes pupil well-being and encourages students to engage in both academic and extracurricular activities, shaping well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive impact.
The curriculum at Great Ballard is broad and forward-thinking, focusing on traditional subjects while also emphasizing leadership, problem-solving, and enterprise skills. The school places a strong emphasis on technology, communication, and the arts, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for an unpredictable future. Outdoor learning is also a key component, taking advantage of the school's picturesque national park setting to promote creativity and teamwork.
Great Ballard School aims to develop confident, resilient individuals who can act as role models in their communities. With a commitment to holistic education, the school prioritizes pupil well-being and encourages students to engage in both academic and extracurricular activities, shaping well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive impact.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Anthony's School (65.3)
- Fordwater School, Chichester (56.0)
- Arabesque School of Performing Arts (45.2)
- Chichester High Schools Sixth Form (45.2)
- Lavant House (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 2 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 310
- Pupils
- 242
- Boys
- 133
- Girls
- 109
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1933-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 242 | 133 | 109 | 310 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 222 | 122 | 100 | 310 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 103 | 51 | 52 | 310 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 103 | 51 | 52 | 205 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 92 | 44 | 48 | 205 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 126 | 60 | 66 | 205 | 0.00 |
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